Squid Ink Vesicles
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting, skin conditioning - humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Squid Ink Vesicles are the vesicles isolated from squid ink.
What does it do?
Squid Ink Vesicles is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Skin conditioning - humectant
increases skin moisture by attracting water
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Squid Ink Vesicles is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Squid Ink Vesicles?
Squid Ink Vesicles is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Squid Ink Vesicles are the vesicles isolated from squid ink.
Is Squid Ink Vesicles allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Squid Ink Vesicles is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Squid Ink Vesicles do in cosmetic products?
Squid Ink Vesicles is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting, skin conditioning - humectant, skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 25/06/2026